Mississippi Association of Student Nurses Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Mississippi Association of Student Nurses
About the Mississippi Association of Student Nurses (MASN)
This section summarizes MASN’s role and the population it serves. MASN represents nursing students across Mississippi, including those enrolled in associate and baccalaureate degree programs. The association promotes student development, leadership, and professional engagement through programming and awards. MASN’s scholarships are one of the primary ways it supports students’ educational and leadership goals.
- **Scope:** Represents nursing students at associate- and baccalaureate-level programs across Mississippi.
- **Purpose:** Promotes student development, leadership, and professional engagement.
- **Support:** Scholarships and awards are a core tool for advancing student goals.
History and Purpose of the MASN Scholarship Program
MASN established its scholarship program to recognize academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and financial need among nursing students. Over time the program has expanded to include essay, video, service-focused, leadership (Nightingale), and needs-based awards. The scholarship types are designed to reward different strengths—communication, service, leadership, and demonstrated financial need—so students with varied experiences can apply. Awards are distributed annually through the MASN chapter structure and selection committees.
- **Origins:** Created to support and recognize nursing students in Mississippi.
- **Evolution:** Expanded to multiple scholarship formats (essay, video, service, leadership, need).
- **Objective:** Reward diverse skills—writing, media communication, service leadership, and financial need.
Nursing Essay Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes excellence in written reflection and argument on one of two provided topics. Three awards are available and winners are selected based on the essay’s quality, relevance to the prompt, and writing proficiency. Applicants choose from two topic options and submit a completed essay for review by the MASN selection committee. The scholarship is intended to reward thoughtful, well-written submissions that demonstrate insight into nursing practice or professional values.
- **Description:** Competitive essay contest with two topic choices.
- **Eligibility:** Nursing students in Mississippi associate or baccalaureate programs.
- **Award Value:** 1st place $1,000; 2nd place $500; 3rd place $500.
- **Selection:** Based on essay quality, relevance, and writing ability.
Service Video Scholarship
This award recognizes impactful community service communicated through a video submission and supported by recommendations. Two scholarships are awarded; applicants must provide two letters of recommendation—one from a teacher or manager and a second from the leader of the service project or someone directly impacted by the service. The application includes a video prompt and specific guidelines available on the MASN website. This scholarship highlights community engagement and the measurable impact of student-led service.
- **Description:** Video-based award focused on community service projects.
- **Eligibility:** Nursing students involved in documented community service; two letters of recommendation required.
- **Award Value:** Two awards — 1st place $1,000; 2nd place $1,000.
- **Application Requirements:** Video per MASN guidelines plus two specific recommendation letters.
Video Scholarship (Personal Nursing Story)
This scholarship honors storytelling and demonstrated nursing compassion through a short video. Applicants submit a 3–10 minute video recounting a personal story of going above and beyond for a patient, their school, or peers and how that experience improved their nursing practice. Winners are chosen on the strength of performance, storytelling, and demonstration of professional growth. The award recognizes narrative skill and reflective practice in nursing.
- **Description:** 3–10 minute personal-story video competition.
- **Eligibility:** Nursing students or nurses who can demonstrate a relevant, personal nursing experience.
- **Award Value:** 1st $500; 2nd $300; 3rd $200.
- **Selection:** Based on video quality, storytelling, and evidence of professional growth.
Nightingale Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to develop leadership within MASN chapters by funding a school-based leadership initiative. It awards $1,000 to one school of nursing; the application must be submitted by a faculty advisor or dean—individual students cannot apply. Awards are made in the name of the school and are intended to support chapter-level leadership development activities. The Nightingale Scholarship emphasizes institutional capacity-building rather than individual financial support.
- **Description:** Institutional award to support leadership development within a nursing school’s MASN chapter.
- **Eligibility:** Nursing school (faculty advisor or dean must apply); individual students are not eligible.
- **Award Value:** $1,000 awarded to one school of nursing.
- **Purpose:** Support MASN chapter leadership and development initiatives.
Needs-Based Essay Scholarship
This scholarship supports students with demonstrated financial need and requires a reflective statement about personal circumstances. Two $1,000 awards are available; applicants must submit a 500-word (or longer) essay describing their current financial situation, academic goals, and community involvement. Selection is based on demonstrated need and the clarity of the applicant’s plan to complete their nursing education. The scholarship prioritizes students for whom financial support will materially affect their ability to continue studies.
- **Description:** Financial-need award requiring a minimum 500-word essay.
- **Eligibility:** Nursing students with demonstrated financial need (associate or baccalaureate programs).
- **Award Value:** Two awards of $1,000 each.
- **Application Content:** Essay must address current situation, academic goals, and community involvement.
Application Timeline and Process (General)
MASN distributes scholarships on an annual cycle; specific deadlines, prompts, and submission portals vary by year and by scholarship. Applicants should consult the MASN website or chapter communications for current application windows, file-format requirements, and submission links. After the application deadline, selection committees review submissions and MASN notifies winners according to the published schedule. Incomplete or late applications are typically not considered.
- **Frequency:** Awards are annual; exact dates vary each year.
- **Where to find deadlines:** Check the MASN website or your MASN chapter communications.
- **Review process:** Committee review after the deadline; winners are publicly notified.
- **Tip:** Prepare required documents (essays, videos, recommendation letters) well before the posted deadline.
Key contacts and next steps
For the most accurate, up-to-date details—including full prompts, submission formats, and current-year deadlines—consult your MASN chapter or the official MASN scholarship page. Faculty advisors, deans, and chapter officers can also provide guidance and institutional application procedures for the Nightingale Scholarship. Preparing materials early and following each scholarship’s specific requirements increases the chance of a complete and competitive submission.
- **Primary resource:** MASN official website and chapter announcements.
- **Support:** Faculty advisors, deans, and MASN chapter officers.
- **Preparation advice:** Start essays and videos early; secure recommendation letters in advance.